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Boston College’s nine student a cappella groups will perform Saturday in Robsham Theater as part of a special concert to support a non-profit school for children with cancer.
All proceeds from "Acappellafest 2012: A Benefit for The Morgan Center" will go to The Morgan Center, a Long Island-based organization that provides pre-school educational programs and opportunities for socializing in an environment designed to be safe for children whose cancer treatments have suppressed their immune systems.
Performing at the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will be Shaan, The Acoustics, Against the Current, BEATS, BC Sharps, The Bostonians, The Dynamics, BC Madrigals, and The Heightsmen.
The center’s namesake, Morgan Zuch — who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia as a two-year-old but is now a high school student — is expected to attend along with her parents, Nancy and Rod, who founded the center, and present a speech during the evening.
Matt Johnson ’12, president of the Acoustics, said the idea for the benefit arose from the group’s visit to the center this past spring.
"Acappellafest is always our favorite show of the year because it showcases the variety of a cappella music in the BC community,” said Johnson. “This year, it will become a more meaningful, intentional event as we honor and support those who care for the lives of others on a daily basis. We can't wait to see the BC community turn out for the show.”
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Robsham Box Office or online at www.bc.edu/tickets. A Facebook event page has been created and can be found here.